GRE Word List
ELLIPTICAL
of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| schematic | of or relating to a scheme or schema |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| imperative | not to be avoided or evaded : necessary |
| fleck | streak |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |